Sport, excitement and fun – the Ludwigsburger Citylauf

On 12th July 2014, large numbers of runners will once again be lining up in Ludwigsburg city centre. Many of you will perhaps know that I too am an avid runner.

There are many different reasons to take up this sport. It is the combination of health, fitness and constantly striving to improve energy performance that motivates me. For me, however, it is also vital to recognise that the most important thing about running is to have fun. In the Ludwigsburg Citylauf, everyone runs at their own speed over the distance of their choice.

Run with us at the Citylauf

You can choose between a 10 kilometre run or the 2 x 5 kilometre MANN+HUMMEL team relay that we are sponsoring. I am going to enter the 10 kilometre event. For younger participants, there are also runs for schoolchildren, tots and young people.

As last year, we are paying the entry fee for all MANN+HUMMEL employees.

For the first time this year, we are also paying the entry fee for the first 200 external runners (i.e. family, friends, customers and partners of MANN+HUMMEL) who would like to take part and register through MANN+HUMMEL. Anyone is welcome to take part – so spread the word!

We are also supplying the MANN-FILTER running kit for all MANN+HUMMEL participants – so long as stocks last.

The organising team will arrange the rest for you. To register, you just need to give the following details:

first name, surname

e-mail address

year of birth

department (MANN+HUMMEL employees only)

The MANN+HUMMEL running kit is the same as for last year. If you no longer have a kit available from previous runs, please state this when you register. The confirmation e-mail for your registration will give further information regarding clothing.

Now to summarise the most important points:

Amended start times: because of the World Cup game for 3rd place, the main run this year will start at 19:00 hours (naturally, I hope Germany won’t be playing in this match – because they will already have gone through on Sunday 😉 )

This year, the starting documents will be available without long queues from the MANN-FILTER counter in front of the Cultural Centre on the Rathaushof. This counter will be open on Friday 11th July from 17:00 to 19:00 hours, and on Saturday 12th July from 15:00 hours.

Smile please: before the run, all MANN+HUMMEL competitors will meet at the Rathaushof in Wilhelmstrasse. We would like to take a group photo there at around 18:15 hours. You are cordially invited to redeem the food and drinks vouchers which will be distributed behind the finishing line. A relaxed Citylauf followed by public viewing of the World Cup match in the marketplace in Ludwigsburg – now there’s nothing to stand in our way.

So with this in mind, I would just like to wish all competitors a lot of fun and a good (running) time – as we arrive safe and sound at the finishing line!

AuthorManfred Wolf

Manfred Wolf is President and General Manager for the automotive and industrial business units at the MANN+HUMMEL Group. A keen runner, he has taken part in city runs in several continents.

Hi Manfred
I am sharing the same passion for running like you. When you run by yourself, you have time to think. I can give one advice : if something is weighing on your mind, just run until you have sorted it out !
I would like also to share my enthusiasm for this very friendly race. Last year, a team of 10 MHFR employees has been running the Citylauf and they are still remembering well the very nice week-end they have spent in Ludwigsburg! This was a good atmosphere of both competition and pleasure of running !
I took the opportunity to bring my family to Ludwigsburg and visit the region. We have discovered a very nice area and have realized that the second Château de Versailles is at Ludwigsburg!
In conclusion, do not hesitate to join the race, you will not regret it!
Laurent

To all Ludwigsburg Citylauf runners (July 12th, 2014):
It’s really great that we again have so many registrations for our MANN+HUMMEL Team – and there are still more runners applying! To all of our green-yellow sportswomen and sportsmen, I wish you a relaxed run without pressure, and that everybody runs at their own speed and feels comfortable.
I’ll spend next week in the United States and will certainly exercise a few times in the mornings. I’ll be back in time for the photo shooting (6 pm) on Saturday with all the other MANN+HUMMEL runners. At 7pm (this year we start an hour later) the run begins. Thank you for participating – both runners and supporters in the streets.

Manfred Wolf

P.S.: If you’re still up for a challenge, I recommend the Speyrer Brezelfestlauf at July, 13 (12am) – it’s ‘just” 8.2km. Join in!